Mini Maple Cinnamon Pancake Donuts
Friends, this is no secret, but I’ll say it again, I LOVE DONUTS.
Yes, like LOVE.
There’s many things I can easily go without, but a donut, no way Jose!
I mean come on, just looking at this beauty makes a bite simply disappear!
Then, I got to thinking how much I love pancakes, too. Gosh, what a hard decision if I was faced with a pancake or a donut.
What would you choose?
I decided there was no reason to make a choice, I’d simply create a portable pancake shaped like a donut that tasted like a little piece of heaven.
Problem solved!
So, friends, let’s join together and celebrate these Mini Maple Cinnamon Pancake Donuts shall we?!
Let’s get this party started!
Mini Maple Cinnamon Pancake Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Smart Balance Light Flaxseed or butter
- Topping
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375*F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- To another bowl, whisk eggs and then add in applesauce, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and Smart Balance Light Flaxseed, stir together.
- Slowly add 1/2 cup at a time of the dry mixture into the wet until uniformly combined.
- Spray a mini donut pan (or mini muffin tin) with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the batter and seal shut a large ziplock bag.
- Cut a small triangle off the corner of the bag and begin to fill donut pan tin.
- Fill pan about 3/4ths full, repeat until all batter is used.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
- Remove and let cool on a wire rack.
- While cooling, prepare the icing by stirring yogurt, vanilla extract and cinnamon together.
- Gently dip the top of each donut into the frosting.
- Remove and enjoy!
- Tip: Enjoy on the run or heated with a cool crisp glass of milk of choice!
Want more donut inspiration? Don’t forget about these gems in the Shaw Kitchen archives!
Charlotte says
Can we make them without a donut pan?
Elizabeth Shaw says
Yes! You can also use a mini muffin pan!
Jen Smalley says
These donuts were absolutely delicious! I only had a regular donut pan so I used that and they turned out great. My frosting/glaze was more of a spreading consistency rather than dipping, but SUPER YUMMY!!!
Elizabeth Shaw says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Sorry about the frosting, a little extra milk should help thin it out!
Jessica says
These are the cutest most-delicious looking donuts I have ever seen! Wish I had one to munch on right now!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Ah thanks Jess! I would totally make these for you!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
My two loves mashed together – so making these!!
Elizabeth Shaw says
YAS! Italian carb lovers unite!
Farrah says
These are the cutest! Such a great excuse for me to break out my donut pan again! *-*! They look delicious!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Farrah!
Monika Dabrowski says
These must be the healthiest donuts on the planet! Gorgeous! #RecipeRedux
Elizabeth Shaw says
Ah thanks Monika!
Karman | The Nutrition Adventure says
These are pure genius!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Karman!
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
OMG these are TOO cute! I would eat the entire batch in one bite 🙂
Elizabeth Shaw says
Umm.. there are no regrets if you do 🙂
Serena says
Not kidding. I’m ordering a mini donut pan on Amazon today. Thought I just didn’t need another kitchen pan. But now I know I need to make these. Thanks for the sweet words on ReDux. And while you may be on the fence, I’m a waaay bigger donut fan than pancakes. (: Awesome pics, Liz!
Elizabeth Shaw says
OMG I love this!! I hope you make them and your kids love them! Let me know if you do!
Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian says
Liz, these are so freaking cute! I mean who could resist that (and why would anyone want to). I need to get a mini donut tin, I don’t know how I’ve been living without one for so long!
Elizabeth Shaw says
LOL it’s the best thing ever! BUY ONE NOW, you will never regret that decision!